Don’t get hung up on fads and trends, be realistic with small goals and you’re much more likely to succeed.

Shop locally – support your local veg growers and high street butchers and fish mongers for fresh, nutrient rich, vibrant foods that will make you feel more vibrant!

Read the label – try to avoid processed foods – if there are more than 5 ingredients and there’s anything on there you don’t recognise or can’t pronounce reconsider.

Prep prep prep! – if you get caught out, famished with nothing to eat you’re much more likely to reach for the less healthy, convenient option – make and take snacks, and shop with an idea of what you need for success.

Up the veg – you can’t go wrong – the more colour the better and again a nice range – eat all the colours of the rainbow.

Balance – in meals and for snacks think about combining good fat, protein and any natural sugars or complex carbs – this slows down stomach emptying, helps you feel fuller for longer and reduces the amplitude of the blood sugar spike. Here are some ideas: Apple with a bit of cheese, a handful of nuts or some nut butter; berries with a natural yoghurt, raw veg dipped in hummus…

Reduce the refined sugars – the evidence is incontestable.. they’re just not good for us at the quantities we’ve been unknowingly having them!

Use healthy low(er)-glycemic index fruits. You can make some delicious desserts in a healthy way to satisfy a sweet craving. Some of your best options are fresh or frozen organic berries, green apples, or a fresh fig. Dark chocolate of 85% cocoa or more is also a good pick me up in moderation!

Good fats keep you well and don’t make you put on weight: regularly include avocados, nuts, nut butter, natural yoghurt or coconut if dairy free, good quality olive, hemp, flax oils..

Don’t torture yourself, a good balance and range of foods is healthy and most importantly you should really enjoy it, don’t do anything to take away the pleasure that food and cooking can bring – if you need some guidance help is at hand!!